Tom Fretbuzz
Fender Jazzmaster - Fret Level + Setup
⚡Back in the Fretbuzz Workshed!⚡ Appointments now open for September 🎸 This limited edition player Fender Jazzmaster had some fretwork...
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Tom Fretbuzz
Aug 21, 20231 min read
Squier Jazzmaster J.Mascis Signature - Fretbuzz Service + Setup
J. Mascis' Signature Squier Jazzmaster 🔥 ⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ I've been lucky enough to meet J a couple of times, back in the day...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 23, 20231 min read
Bass Upgrades - Squier Contemporary Series
The new Squier Contemporary series are a great platform for upgrades, this one is @duffmckagan inspired - I've added EMG's plus...
Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 23, 20221 min read
Gretsch Bass - Fretbuzz Service + Setup
The last one before Christmas!l 🎅🎄🎸 Thanks to everyone who's been booking in at The Workshed for January. I'm back January 3rd -...
Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 21, 20221 min read
Preamp Repair, Service + Setup - Gibson B-15
1969 Gibson B-15 with battle scars to boot! There have been some questionable repairs over the years, specifically the headstock break,...
Tom Fretbuzz
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Gibson Les Paul - New Pickups, 50s Rewire + More
Had some awesome Gibson Les Pauls in recently - this one tops the list... The stock pickups had the usual 'nasally' buckers. I've rewired...
Tom Fretbuzz
Nov 27, 20221 min read
Epiphone Hummingbird - Nut, Fretbuzz Service + Setup
Sunday Jams! This Epiphone had some attention to a high nut and saddle during a Fretbuzz Service + Setup. I find that a reduced relief...
Tom Fretbuzz
Oct 21, 20221 min read
Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop
This Custom Shop LP came to the Fretbuzz Workshed for a bit of tinkering ⚡ Full fret dress, fretboard conditioning and setup in E...
Tom Fretbuzz
Oct 16, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Chapman ML3 Pro Bea
This Chapman Guitars ML3 Pro Bea had a Fretbuzz Service + Setup ⚡ Frets buffed up really great - Cool design with the routing on the...
Tom Fretbuzz
Oct 11, 20221 min read
Setup + Fretwork - Fender Strat
This Fender Strat had a Fretbuzz Service + low action setup with @rotosound_uk 9-42 🔥 Nickel frets may not last as long, but dayummm...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 23, 20221 min read
Fretwork, Assembly + Setup - Stagg-O-Caster
Some mighty upgrades including vintage noiseless pickups, locking Tuners etc. I've had to work some magic to get this playing well,...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 11, 20221 min read
Fret Level, Service + Setup - '91 Fender Stratocaster
⚡STRATURDAY⚡ This 1991 'Midnight Blue' Fender Strat Plus visited the Workshed for a Fret Level, Service + Setup 🔥 Couple of high frets...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 7, 20221 min read
Nut + Setup - Fender Telecaster Custom '72
Fender Telecaster Custom '72 🔥🔥🔥 Was excited to hear the 'CuNiFe pour' Humbucker on this amazing reissue Telecaster! Apparently done...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jun 5, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Ibanez RGD71ALMS
The Ibanez Wizard is back 🧙♂️🪄 The finish and Fishman pickups give off some sort of 80's RoboCop vibe and literally every bit of...
Tom Fretbuzz
May 8, 20221 min read
Fretwork + Setup - Gibson Les Paul Modern
Gibson Les Paul Modern 🔥🔥🔥 Straight from the Gibson factory to the Fretbuzz Workshed. Bit of fretwork needed to get this Lefty up to...
Tom Fretbuzz
May 2, 20221 min read
Setup - Schecter 7 String
Some serious Metal bite on this Schecter Omen Elite 7 String. Came to the Workshed as a factory Setup, with a thirsty fretboard,...
Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 10, 20221 min read
The Works! Fretboard Restoration, Refret, Wiring + More - Custom Pete Back Guitar
My hometown hero Guitar Luthier 'Pete Back' made some special Guitars for some very special Musicians back in the 80's. I've loved being...
Tom Fretbuzz
Mar 5, 20221 min read
Taylor GS Mini Setup
Saturday Setup 🔥 I've worked on quite a few of these....Taylor GS Mini, with Hawaiian Koa top and layered Koa body, which looks amazing...
Tom Fretbuzz
Feb 16, 20221 min read
Fretbuzz Service + Setup - Fender FMT Telecaster HH
⚡Fretbuzz Service + Setup⚡ Fender FMT Custom Telecaster needed a push in the right direction. Nut height was good but needed a bit of...
Tom Fretbuzz
Jan 31, 20221 min read
Rewire, Fret Dress + Setup - Lindo 7 String
Back again with another 7 string chug machine, also with Fishman Fluence! The pots and switch were subject to a blowtorch by the looks of...
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